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The CPCA releases September passenger car sales in China

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China's best-selling car gains equipment and cuts price

A major Ningbo supplier penalized by the price war

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SAIC launches new model with price cut of 60,000 yuan

Chinese auto market plagued by unsold inventory, favorable to good deals

StoryChinese automakers accelerate local production abroad13 sub-ev.·

Regulation and tariffs3 days ago

L'UE limitera à 350 000 par an les hybrides fabriqués en Chine à partir de 2027

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Chinese automakers move from low-cost to technology benchmark

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BYD se classe quatrième du marché des voitures importées en Corée du Sud

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Xiaomi test vehicle spotted in France

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BYD devient le premier exportateur chinois d'automobiles en 2026

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Les constructeurs chinois passent de la vitrine à l'implantation durable à Paris

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Canadian buyers await Chinese electric vehicles

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Test drive of the Li Auto Li 6, Chinese electric SUV expected in Europe

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Chinese brand Hongqi arrives on the Spanish market

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BYD poursuit son implantation industrielle et commerciale en Europe

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Les véhicules électriques chinois dépassent 20 000 ventes en Corée du Sud

Regulation and tariffs3 days ago

Canada's import quota for Chinese electric vehicles raises concerns over forced labor

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Geely to restructure struggling operations and produce key models in Europe

StoryChina: accelerated development cycles and new reliability requirements1 sub-ev.·

Regulation and tariffs3 days ago

La Chine exige 30 000 km de tests de fiabilité pour les nouveaux véhicules électriques

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China: Model Y dominates SUV sales in September, BYD places five models in top 10

In September, the Tesla Model Y sold around 50,000 units on the Chinese SUV market, where BYD occupies five of the top ten spots.

An automaker faces problems with its in-house developed batteries

An automaker is encountering difficulties with its in-house developed batteries, illustrating the risks of vertical integration in electrification.

Shanghai wants to regulate deployment of autonomous vehicles in taxis

Shanghai authorities plan to promote, within a legal framework, the application of autonomous driving to the taxi sector.

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Tesla creates an automotive sales and services company in China

Tesla has established a new automotive sales and services entity in China, strengthening its commercial setup in the local market.

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Nio tests snack-selling robot at its battery swap stations

Nio is experimenting with a robot offering drinks and snacks at its battery swap stations, a service diversification on its network.

StoryWuhan Auto Show 2026 and launch of the Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X1 sub-ev.·

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Wuhan auto show opens with national premiere of Volkswagen ID.ERA 5X

StoryChinese automakers develop their own batteries in the face of CATL1 sub-ev.·

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IM Motors goes against the tide by strengthening its battery partnership

StoryMercedes-Benz and German automakers face slump in sales in China2 sub-ev.·

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Porsche closes dealerships in China as sales slump

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Mercedes-Benz steps up cost-cutting as sales decline in China

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Xiaomi expands range with range-extender SUV

Xiaomi is no longer limited to 100% electric vehicles and is presenting an SUV equipped with a range extender, a first for the brand.

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BAIC and CATL want to develop battery swap stations

BAIC and CATL are partnering to promote electric vehicles through the deployment of battery swap stations.

AI takes over the entire automotive value chain, from cockpit to management

Artificial intelligence is spreading from the intelligent cockpit to company management, touching the entire Chinese automotive industry.

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Xiaomi Auto, new threat to Volkswagen and Tesla

Xiaomi's offensive on the electric car market is presented as a danger to Volkswagen and Tesla. The Chinese group is strengthening its positioning in the automotive sector.

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The well-equipped Xpeng X9, but without these functions in the United States

The electric MPV Xpeng X9 comes with many features that American drivers will not have.

StoryToyota and Japanese automakers face declining sales in China2 sub-ev.·

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Toyota s'allie à BYD pour lancer une berline électrique en Chine

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La production des quatre constructeurs japonais en Chine chute de 32%

Recalls and safety3 days ago

Aion S owners report swollen batteries without an effective recall

Aion S customers equipped with CALB batteries report battery swelling; the brand states it has not received a recall instruction, with repairs depending on diagnostics.

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The restyled Ford Edge for 2027 on the Chinese market

The Ford Edge crossover, still sold in China, receives a mid-cycle update for the 2027 model year.

StoryFreelander 8: launch and deliveries in China1 sub-ev.·

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Electric Freelander SUV tops 10,000 pre-orders in 48 hours in China

China: 18 internal combustion sedans exceed 100,000 sales in 2025

China's 2025 sales ranking shows that 18 internal combustion sedan models exceed 100,000 units, with the Sagitar ranking third.

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Zotye returns to profit in the third quarter

Chinese automaker Zotye publishes positive quarterly results, a sign of financial recovery.

Chinese plastics processor Juncheng diversifies its automotive parts toward electric vehicles and robotics

Profile of Chinese supplier Juncheng Technology, a specialist in precision plastic injection, which is reusing its expertise beyond automotive and extending its activities toward new energy vehicles and robotics.

Recalls and safety3 days ago

Four new quality complaints against Jiangling published on the 12315 platform

China's 12315 complaint platform publishes four new reports targeting Jiangling Motors, including quality issues.

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The BYD Racco achieves in one week the sales of eight months of its competitors

The new BYD Racco model reaches in one week a sales volume equivalent to eight months of sales by its rivals, raising questions about its target clientele.

StoryAudi E5 Sportback: Chinese model, parallel imports and restructuring in China2 sub-ev.·

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Audi Chine change de direction

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Audi redistribue les rôles entre FAW et SAIC dans ses coentreprises chinoises

A Chinese electric SUV takes up a controversial Mercedes advertisement

A Chinese electric SUV manufacturer recreates a Mercedes-Benz advertisement that had caused controversy.

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2026 rural electric vehicle campaign launched in Shandong

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JD Auto sales of AC charging stations jump more than 100% ahead of 11.11

Ahead of 11.11, JD Auto records a more than 100% increase in sales of AC charging stations, with pay-as-you-go billing.

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Race for minerals for AI and electric vehicles benefits Congo, Brazil and Kazakhstan

Competition between the United States and China for strategic minerals for batteries and AI puts Congo, Brazil and Kazakhstan in a position of strength.